π Coffee Board Launches GI-tagged Coffee Variants
π Overview
β The State-run Coffee Board has introduced single origin specialty brews in a Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged format for on-the-go brewing.
β The new product allows consumers to brew a fresh cup of coffee easily using drip bags of GI-tagged coffee.
π GI-Tagged Coffee Varieties
β The drip bags feature five GI-tagged Arabica varieties from regions such as Coorg, Bababudangiri, Chikmagalur, Araku Valley, and Monsooned Malabar.
β These coffees are sourced directly from growers and processed by the Coffee Board under the India Coffee Brand.
π Pricing and Availability
β The 12 drip bags (one per serving) are priced at βΉ200 and are sold through e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and ONDC.
β The product is also marketed under the India Coffee Brand, making it available directly to consumers.
π Market Strategy
β The Coffee Board is focusing on both domestic and international markets, with plans to ship the coffee to countries where there is demand.
β This initiative aims to promote Indian coffee globally and ensure direct access to consumers
π Overview
β The State-run Coffee Board has introduced single origin specialty brews in a Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged format for on-the-go brewing.
β The new product allows consumers to brew a fresh cup of coffee easily using drip bags of GI-tagged coffee.
π GI-Tagged Coffee Varieties
β The drip bags feature five GI-tagged Arabica varieties from regions such as Coorg, Bababudangiri, Chikmagalur, Araku Valley, and Monsooned Malabar.
β These coffees are sourced directly from growers and processed by the Coffee Board under the India Coffee Brand.
π Pricing and Availability
β The 12 drip bags (one per serving) are priced at βΉ200 and are sold through e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and ONDC.
β The product is also marketed under the India Coffee Brand, making it available directly to consumers.
π Market Strategy
β The Coffee Board is focusing on both domestic and international markets, with plans to ship the coffee to countries where there is demand.
β This initiative aims to promote Indian coffee globally and ensure direct access to consumers
π Kursk Region Emergency Declared in Russia
π Context
β An emergency has been declared in Russiaβs Kursk Region due to escalating tensions and attacks.
π Geographical Location
β Position: Located in the central part of the Eastern European Plain, adjacent to Ukraine.
β Encompasses: The Dnieper and Don river basins.
π Security Situation
β Armed militants have attacked Russiaβs southern republic of Dagestan, highlighting the region's growing instability.
π Key Notes
β The Kursk region is a critical area in the context of the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe, and this declaration comes as military tensions continue to rise.
π Context
β An emergency has been declared in Russiaβs Kursk Region due to escalating tensions and attacks.
π Geographical Location
β Position: Located in the central part of the Eastern European Plain, adjacent to Ukraine.
β Encompasses: The Dnieper and Don river basins.
π Security Situation
β Armed militants have attacked Russiaβs southern republic of Dagestan, highlighting the region's growing instability.
π Key Notes
β The Kursk region is a critical area in the context of the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe, and this declaration comes as military tensions continue to rise.
*π‘οΈEvolution of Education Policy*
βοΈUniversity Education Commission (1948-49)
βοΈSecondary Education Commission (1952-53)
βοΈEducation Commission (1964-66) under Dr. D.S. Kothari
βοΈNational Policy on Education, 1968
βοΈ42nd Constitutional Amendment,1976-Education in Concurrent List
βοΈNational Policy on Education (NPE), 1986
βοΈNPE 1986 Modified in 1992 (Program of Action, 1992)
βοΈT.S.R. Subramaniam Committee Report (27 May, 2016)
βοΈDr. K. Kasturirangan Committee Report (31 May, 2019)
βοΈNew Education Policy 2020
βοΈUniversity Education Commission (1948-49)
βοΈSecondary Education Commission (1952-53)
βοΈEducation Commission (1964-66) under Dr. D.S. Kothari
βοΈNational Policy on Education, 1968
βοΈ42nd Constitutional Amendment,1976-Education in Concurrent List
βοΈNational Policy on Education (NPE), 1986
βοΈNPE 1986 Modified in 1992 (Program of Action, 1992)
βοΈT.S.R. Subramaniam Committee Report (27 May, 2016)
βοΈDr. K. Kasturirangan Committee Report (31 May, 2019)
βοΈNew Education Policy 2020
*π‘οΈImpact of a Falling Rupee*
π *Mnemonic:* " *CRISIS* "- Rupee Depreciation Triggers an Economic CRISIS!
βοΈ *C* - *Costlier Imports β* Crude oil, electronics, and raw materials become expensive.
βοΈ *R* - *Rising Inflation β* Businesses pass higher import costs to consumers.
βοΈ *I* - *Investor Flight β* Foreign investors withdraw capital from Indian markets.
βοΈ *S* - *Shrinking Export Gains β* Inflation-driven input costs negate export benefits.
βοΈ *I -* *Increasing Debt Burden β* Foreign debt becomes expensive, raising repayment costs.
βοΈ *S*- *Stock Market Volatility β* Economic uncertainty reduces foreign investments.
π *Mnemonic:* " *CRISIS* "- Rupee Depreciation Triggers an Economic CRISIS!
βοΈ *C* - *Costlier Imports β* Crude oil, electronics, and raw materials become expensive.
βοΈ *R* - *Rising Inflation β* Businesses pass higher import costs to consumers.
βοΈ *I* - *Investor Flight β* Foreign investors withdraw capital from Indian markets.
βοΈ *S* - *Shrinking Export Gains β* Inflation-driven input costs negate export benefits.
βοΈ *I -* *Increasing Debt Burden β* Foreign debt becomes expensive, raising repayment costs.
βοΈ *S*- *Stock Market Volatility β* Economic uncertainty reduces foreign investments.
*π‘οΈRamganga*
βοΈRises in Garhwal district of UK.
βοΈRiver deflects to the South west by shiwaliks.
βοΈEmerge in Ganga plain in Najibabad.
βοΈThe Khoh, the Gangan, the Aril, the Kosi, and the Deoha (Gorra) are important tributaries of Ramganga.
βοΈJoins River Ganga in Hardoi district opposite of Kannauj.
βοΈRises in Garhwal district of UK.
βοΈRiver deflects to the South west by shiwaliks.
βοΈEmerge in Ganga plain in Najibabad.
βοΈThe Khoh, the Gangan, the Aril, the Kosi, and the Deoha (Gorra) are important tributaries of Ramganga.
βοΈJoins River Ganga in Hardoi district opposite of Kannauj.
*π‘οΈEnforcement Directorate (ED)*
βοΈIt is a multi-disciplinary organization mandated with the investigation of offence of money laundering and violations of foreign exchange laws.
βοΈIt was established in 1956 as an βEnforcement Unitβ under the Department of Economic Affairs. Later, in 1957, this unit was renamed the βEnforcement Directorateβ.
βοΈIt is under the administrative control of the Department of Revenue (under the Ministry of Finance) for operational purposes.
βοΈED is responsible for enforcement of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA), and Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 (FEOA).
βοΈED has the power to attach the assets of the culprits found guilty of the violation of FEMA.
βοΈIt has also been empowered to undertake, search, seizure, arrest, prosecution action, and survey, etc. against the offences committed under PMLA.
βοΈAppointment of Director of ED: The ED Director is appointed by the central government on the recommendation of a committee: chaired by the Central Vigilance Commissioner and members comprising of Vigilance Commissioners, Home Secretary, Secretary DOPT and Revenue Secretary.
βοΈIt is a multi-disciplinary organization mandated with the investigation of offence of money laundering and violations of foreign exchange laws.
βοΈIt was established in 1956 as an βEnforcement Unitβ under the Department of Economic Affairs. Later, in 1957, this unit was renamed the βEnforcement Directorateβ.
βοΈIt is under the administrative control of the Department of Revenue (under the Ministry of Finance) for operational purposes.
βοΈED is responsible for enforcement of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA), and Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 (FEOA).
βοΈED has the power to attach the assets of the culprits found guilty of the violation of FEMA.
βοΈIt has also been empowered to undertake, search, seizure, arrest, prosecution action, and survey, etc. against the offences committed under PMLA.
βοΈAppointment of Director of ED: The ED Director is appointed by the central government on the recommendation of a committee: chaired by the Central Vigilance Commissioner and members comprising of Vigilance Commissioners, Home Secretary, Secretary DOPT and Revenue Secretary.
*πImportant terms related To Jainism*
*π―ASRAV* - Inflow of karmas to the soul that occurs at every second in life.
*π―SAMVARA* - Stoppage of the influx of the material karmas into the soul consciousness.
*π―NIRJARA* - Shedding or removal of accumulated karmas from the atma (soul), essential for breaking free from samsara, the cycle of birth-death and rebirth, by achieving moksha, liberation. It is one of the seven fundamental principles, or Tattva in Jain philosophy.
*π―SALLEKHANA* - It is the religious practice of voluntarily fasting to death by gradually reducing the intake of food
and liquids. Also Called Santhara.
*π―KAIVALYA,* also known as Kevala Jnana, means omniscience in Jainism and is roughly translated as complete understanding or supreme wisdom.
*π―ASRAV* - Inflow of karmas to the soul that occurs at every second in life.
*π―SAMVARA* - Stoppage of the influx of the material karmas into the soul consciousness.
*π―NIRJARA* - Shedding or removal of accumulated karmas from the atma (soul), essential for breaking free from samsara, the cycle of birth-death and rebirth, by achieving moksha, liberation. It is one of the seven fundamental principles, or Tattva in Jain philosophy.
*π―SALLEKHANA* - It is the religious practice of voluntarily fasting to death by gradually reducing the intake of food
and liquids. Also Called Santhara.
*π―KAIVALYA,* also known as Kevala Jnana, means omniscience in Jainism and is roughly translated as complete understanding or supreme wisdom.
*π‘οΈHills from South to North*
*πTrick:- CAN She go to JaPaN to Meet God.*
βοΈC: Cardimom
βοΈA: Anaimalai
βοΈN: Nilgiri
βοΈS: Shevroy
βοΈJ: Javadi
βοΈP: Palakonda
βοΈN: Nallamalla
βοΈM: Mahendragiri
βοΈG: Garjhat
*πTrick:- CAN She go to JaPaN to Meet God.*
βοΈC: Cardimom
βοΈA: Anaimalai
βοΈN: Nilgiri
βοΈS: Shevroy
βοΈJ: Javadi
βοΈP: Palakonda
βοΈN: Nallamalla
βοΈM: Mahendragiri
βοΈG: Garjhat
π AUGUST OFFER vs. CRIPPS MISSION
1. Time Period
- August Offer: August 1940
- Cripps Mission: March 1942
2. Viceroy
- Both: Lord Linlithgow
3. Context
- August Offer: Britain needed Indian support in WWII
- Cripps Mission: Japanese threat in Southeast Asia
4. Main Proposals
- August Offer: Dominion status (future), expanded Executive Council, post-war Constituent Assembly
- Cripps Mission: Dominion status with right to secede, Constituent Assembly, provinces could opt out
5. Shortcomings
- August Offer: Vague, no immediate power transfer, British control over defense
- Cripps Mission: No full independence, provinces could secede, British control over defense
6. Political Reactions
- August Offer: Congress rejected; some welcomed future self-rule
- Cripps Mission: Rejected by both Congress and Muslim League
7. Outcome
- August Offer: Rejected; increased demand for independence
- Cripps Mission: Failed; led to Quit India Movement
8. Impact
- August Offer: Strengthened resolve for full independence
- Cripps Mission: Triggered Quit India Movement, exposed British rigidity
1. Time Period
- August Offer: August 1940
- Cripps Mission: March 1942
2. Viceroy
- Both: Lord Linlithgow
3. Context
- August Offer: Britain needed Indian support in WWII
- Cripps Mission: Japanese threat in Southeast Asia
4. Main Proposals
- August Offer: Dominion status (future), expanded Executive Council, post-war Constituent Assembly
- Cripps Mission: Dominion status with right to secede, Constituent Assembly, provinces could opt out
5. Shortcomings
- August Offer: Vague, no immediate power transfer, British control over defense
- Cripps Mission: No full independence, provinces could secede, British control over defense
6. Political Reactions
- August Offer: Congress rejected; some welcomed future self-rule
- Cripps Mission: Rejected by both Congress and Muslim League
7. Outcome
- August Offer: Rejected; increased demand for independence
- Cripps Mission: Failed; led to Quit India Movement
8. Impact
- August Offer: Strengthened resolve for full independence
- Cripps Mission: Triggered Quit India Movement, exposed British rigidity